Posted on January 10 2017, by Abbie Turner.
For the New Year, BVI Yacht Charters has decided to brighten things up by adding bright orange flags to the docs and giving all the dock staff new orange shirts. BVI Yacht Charters loves the colour orange. Not only is it a bright fun and happy colour it makes the dock staff "pop-out" so our customers can spot them more easily!
Another reason for the Orange colour comes from our owner Arjan, who is Dutch and the Dutch have orange as ... Read More »

Posted on January 9 2017, by Kirstie Palmer.
Our New Lagoon 450 S "Adventure" will be showing by Lagoon at the Miami Boat Show in February. Adventure is a 3 cabin owner version with a beautiful spacious master cabin in one hull and 2 cabins in the other hull all with ensuite bathrooms. She has a Sportstop, which enables the helmsman to easily socialize with the rest of the crew. The helm station is well-protected from the elements with an extra bimini and the roof provides a large ... Read More »

Posted on December 7 2016, by Kirstie Palmer.
The brand new Lagoon 450 "1 Love" just arrived on our docks after her delivery straight from the factory in France. She is absolutely beautiful and we are excited for her first charters. On this picture the delivery crew just arrived from France and we are fueling her up.
From the French delivery crew (translated):
We started our ocean crossing in Les Sables, France on October 17 with 4 crew. Our sail trip took about 5 1/2 weeks with ... Read More »

Posted on December 21 2016, by Kirstie Palmer.
Every year BVI Yacht Charters organizes a Christmas party for the staff with their spouses to thank them for all their hard work and dedication they have for the company. This year the dinner party was held at Cabernet Restaurant in Road Town who served a delicious 3 course dinner and organized a DJ for background music and later on dance music.
Everybody was dressed festive and a lot of the boys went to the hairdresser for this special ... Read More »

Posted on December 7 2016, by Els Kraakman.
Beginning of November the crewed yachts presented themselves to the yacht brokers in two 2016 crewed charter boat shows. The first boat show was held in Yacht Haven Grande in St. Thomas and the second show took place at Nanny Cay Marina, Tortola, BVI . Our broker, Els Kraakman, has visited around 120 crewed yachts and met with the crews for the upcoming charter season. These annual charter shows are important to update our knowledge of the ... Read More »

This month saw the soft opening of our latest base in St Thomas, USVI. We are ecstatic to be offering charters out of this new location in Compass Point Marina, on the East End of St Thomas. We will have a small fleet of yachts based here permanently and will also be making our BVI based yachts available to pick up and drop off in St Thomas.
To our customers this means easy, often direct flights to St. Thomas with no time consuming transfers or ferry boats. Easier travel connections, ... Read More »

Each year at the Annapolis Boat Show we give away a free one week charter to one very lucky winner. Visitors to our booth enter our free prize draw, and at the end of the show we pick out a winner - its as simple as that! Last week, we were very excited to host the Annapolis 2015 winner, Rick Eleck. Rick and 4 of his friends headed on their trip of a lifetime aboard, Jasper. Jasper is a well appointed Beneteau 46, with 3 cabins, 2 heads (1 Electric), a generator, air conditioning, TV & DVD, ... Read More »

We are very pleased to announce that we have signed 2 lovely new Fountaine Pajot Helia 44's to our fleet in St Thomas, USVI. Freckled Parrot and Moxie both have 3 Cabins, 3 Electric Heads, a Generator and Air Conditioning, and will be available to charter from our base at Compass Point Marina in the new 2016/2017 season.
For a full review of Fountaine Pajot's Helia 44 by 'Cruising World' follow this link: http://www.cruisingworld.com/sailboats/helia-44-races
Click here for full ... Read More »

BVI Yacht Charters is very pleased to announce the opening of our new base in St Thomas, aptly named 'Virgin Islands Yacht Charters'. Based out of Compass Point Marina on the East End of St Thomas, we will be offering a small fleet of yachts available to charter in the USVI and BVI.
Easy direct flights from the US mainland deliver you to this island paradise. Take the stress out your journey by skipping the ferry, save money on over night accommodation in St Thomas or a late night ride on the ... Read More »

A plea from the BVI Humane Society for volunteers flying to Buffalo from the BVI! As an open admission shelter, the BVI Humane Society accepts every homeless, abandoned, abused and unwanted animal in need of our help. The shelter is currently home to dogs, cats, rabbits, bunnies, turtles, iguanas, exotic birds and even a monkey. Unfortunately, the number of homes available to abandoned pets on Tortola is limited by the size of our island community. Out Humane Society is a non-government funded ... Read More »

ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS – 25, May, 2016 – BVI Yacht Charters has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its sixth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality customer experience.
"With the Certificate of Excellence, ... Read More »

La MER-KAT, a beautiful new 2016 Lucia 40 Catamaran will be joining our fleet in November 2016. Fontaine-Pajot has done a great job designing a comfortable catamaran that still sails well. She is a bit smaller making her more maneuverable and easy to handle.
The new Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 has been exclusively designed to deliver a simply superb experience at sea and while moored. La Mar-Kat has remarkable volumes and light-filled living spaces, allowing you to comfortably share the ... Read More »

Seascape Beneteau Oceanis 41 is on its way
Beneteau 41 (2016)
Our beautiful brand new Beneteau Oceanis 41 is on its way to our docks and the beautiful sunshine of the BVI's. The delivery captain has confirmed leaving Charlston and they seem to be making great progress.
This 2016 model Oceanis 41 is stylish and innovative. The hull design promises fast and comfortable sailing. The stylish mainsail arch, above the companionway, anchors the mainsheet and provides more space in the cockpit. A ... Read More »

Scaramouche: Tortola's Newest Fine Dining
Scaramouche is more than a new restaurant or beach bar. It is about passion and soul, where high quality food and drinks are served in a beautiful atmosphere from clients we now consider family. Roberto's and Chiara's first visit to Tortola was on a BVIYC Sailing charter. We are proud they enjoyed their visit enough to return full-time and share their zest of life with us all.
They gave us Scaramouche, an elegant spot in Soper’s Hole, West End ... Read More »

In early October the Bitter End Yacht Club re-opened from its annual late Summer hiatus to show-off their brand new facilities for charter guests. The renovations include major upgrades to the resort’s open-air beachfront villas as well as BEYC’s landmark restaurant, The Clubhouse Steak & Grill and Windward Mark bar.
Enhancements to the villas include new decor and custom furniture by noted interior designer, Barbara Hulanicki, who is well known for her design work for Island Outposts, ... Read More »

BVI YACHT CHARTERS: Atlantic Crossing
Sailing is about adventure. This Atlantic Crossing is about enjoying the open seas, with the wind blowing through your hair, and occasionally, about challenging yourself.
There are many challenges to be taken on, from small ones like a dinghy race, to big ones like circumnavigating the globe in a solo trimaran.
An Atlantic Crossing is certainly a challenge and one that must be for any sailor's bucket list. It provides four week's worth of unique ... Read More »

Sailing the BVI is a hard life. The weather is gorgeous; the water clear; the beers cold and the rum plentiful. The reason people come back time and time again though is because there is just so much to do.
As part of our 20th birthday celebrations, we have tried to name our favourite activities. It was a tricky job at times but this is what we decided on, in no specific order…
Visit the Baths at Virgin Gorda – where else to start?! Follow the trail through the boulders to Devils Bay, ... Read More »

The purpose of this post is to help anyone that is on the fence about taking the adventure of a life time. My advice: Invest in the training, plan, plan, plan, show a ton of respect to the sea (and other sailors), and go for it!
Our BVI Sailing Experience
Feb 2013: My wife Julia and I took a 7 day live aboard sailing class through Blue Water Sailing School out of Red Hook (USVI). During the week, we completed the following ASA courses: 101,103,104, and 106. Capt. Dick Dawson was our ... Read More »

So, the anniversary celebrations are over! A month of looking back at 20 years of BVI Yacht Charters has whizzed by in a flash.
Guests joined in the merriment by enjoying the complimentary champagne on board all June charters and also by booking the heavily discounted charters on offer.
The staff got fully involved with special t-shirts donned, speeches, cakes, a violinist, a DJ and a delicious meal for 44 at La Cabernet.
It was a wonderful evening with some great dancing, none of ... Read More »

Sailing our de Moor Dauntless Isara 50 is a unique Caribbean experience. The skippered charter is a phenomenal way to see some of the world’s most gorgeous seas in ultimate comfort.
The de Moor Dauntless is exceptionally well constructed with beautiful finishing and all the features any sailor could need to make their trip a once in a lifetime experience.
Her skipper, captain Mike John, knows the BVI intimately and can take you to your favorite spots and many other unknown hideouts. His ... Read More »

Cooper Island is conveniently located an easy day’s sail from our base in Road Town. Several of the BVI’s top attractions are within the next day’s sail: the Wreck of the Rhone, The Baths, The Dogs and even Norman Island downwind.
So, Cooper Island has long been a popular first night stop for BVI Yacht Charter guests.
This year there are even more reasons to visit Cooper Island and the Cooper Island Beach Club. The resort has just completed a terrific expansion.
The Sea Grape ... Read More »

‘If you start to feel good during an ultra, don’t worry, you will get over it,’ Gene Thibeault
No truer words were ever spoken than these, frankly, terrifying ones uttered by Gene Thibeault, an ultra marathon runner.
Most people, possibly the sane among us, think we probably understand this quip but speak to anyone who has run an ultra marathon in tropical heat and they will soon realise that they probably have no real grasp of what real pain is.
Short of being actively tortured, a 51km ... Read More »

Diving has to be high up on any BVI ‘to do’ list. Although there is an abundance of beauty above ground there is a whole new world below the surface that is there to be explored.
The BVI are blessed with numerous coral reefs, treasure-filled caves, lava tunnels, canyons, coral pinnacles and more. There are shipwrecks to be explored and an array of sea life to swim amongst.
The islands offer an amazing variety of opportunities for the beginner to the heavily experienced and it must form ... Read More »

The British Virgin Islands has a population of approx 32,680, give or take. Nigeria is home to approximately 178 million, England to 56 million and Canada to 35 million.
So, for an athlete to come fourth in the Commonwealth Games in the long jump to stars from those three countries is no shame, in fact it is an amazing achievement.
This is what the BVI’s Chantel Malone achieved in July 2014 at the XXth edition of the ‘Friendly Games’ in Glasgow, Scotland.
It was not her only achievement ... Read More »

We all know the feeling. You put in a long shift at work, get through the commute and finally get home before finally settling down with a richly deserved beer. Bliss.
Now imagine this.
Your long shift at work is a week-long battle with constantly strong winds and breaking waves. You sleep only intermittently and eating any kind of meal is a pretty rare treat. Your commute is a 1600km trek and although traffic is light, the journey is challenging.
Imagine how sweet that beer tastes when ... Read More »

We had a great experience with BVI Yacht Charters this Spring Break. My wife and I bareboated Chrysomallos with our two children. Not only was the yacht clean, well kept but she sailed beautifully. Check out and check in was a breeze and the staff was super friendly/helpful. This was my 5th time to the BVI, 4th time sailing. BVI Yacht Charters far exceeded our expectations and we plan to use them for our future voyages. ... Read More »

My crew and I chartered GITANA during the last week of March 2014. Upon arriving at BVI Yacht Charters, we immediately felt like family. The boat was extremely clean and looked to be in great condition. We chose to do the sleep-aboard so that we could provision the boat and get an earlier start to sailing. Chris stopped by when he saw us on the boat and said that he would do the check out with us that evening, so that we didn't have to wait in the morning! He was fantastic, ... Read More »

We've been chartering in the BVI's since 1985 and this is our 20th trip. We have settled in on BVI Yacht Charters because you never disappoint. Yachts are reliable, clean, fun to sail and comfortable to sleep on. This year the weather was spectacular. We were able to spend a night at Cane Garden Bay, one of our favorite places and got to see Quito Rymer sing. It was really a musical trip as we saw Michael Bean in Levrick Bay and Keytar Jeff played in Spanish town at the Rock Cafe. We were able ... Read More »

I was lucky enough this year to spend 3 weeks on two different Lagoons, Ideal and Serena with 3 different crews. Think of having to eat Anageda lobster three weeks in a row! Almost like listening and dancing to Quito three times at Cane Garden. (No northerly swell, thank you) You know, I may go for four weeks in 2015. Thank you to everyone at BVYC! ... Read More »

Yes!!! really unforgettable. We had been looking forward to this trip for a long time. We knew it was going to be a great experience and it was. It was Chrysomallos´first cruise in the BVI. All the people at BVIYC were very friendly, especially Anthony who was very helpful too. The Cat, the islands, the winds, the weather were perfect. We followed the itinerary suggested by the Company including Anegada and it was fantastic. We highly recommend these people.
Después de esta maravillosa ... Read More »

This is the 7th time we have chartered a Bare Boat form BVI charters and I cannot tell you how happy we are with the boats and the Staff. We have had so many adventures and have made so many great memories it is impossible to share all. I can tell you that we bring different couples with us on some cruises and they cannot talk enough about the great experience of a Sailing vacation. All is made possible by the staff and the support personnel like Anthony and Chris. They are dedicated and cater ... Read More »

We just completed a week aboard Chablis and had a wonderful time in the British Virgin Islands. This was our first time to BVI and the staff at BVI Yacht Charters made the preparation and checkout a breeze. We loved the freedom of chartering our own boat to go where and when we pleased. The sailing, snorkeling, and dining were excellent with each island offering its own unique flavor. Coming from the north it was a great way to escape winter and enjoy an active yet relaxing vacation. ... Read More »

We took a family trip of 6 to the BVI in February of 2014 and had a delightful time. Coming from the states we couldn't get into Tortola before 4PM so we opted to do the sleep aboard the first night. BVI Yacht Charter had everything ready and the first night went like clockwork. Early the next morning the staff checked us out and we were on our way to Norman Island by 11AM. The Ilse Dance 2 was in great shape and we had no problems with it. I especially like the cell phone they gave us to call ... Read More »

Chartering with BVI Yacht Charters has become a tradition for us; and what brings us back every year? The professional and personal service - many thanks to Abbie, Cassie and their administration colleagues for being the most accommodating and friendliest ladies ever; many thanks to Anthony, Chris and their dock crew for their knowledge, patience and camaraderie. Why would we go anywhere else? The BVI Yacht Charter fleet offers a variety of well-maintained boats that suit our sailing vacation ... Read More »

Our family of 8 had a fantastic cruse on BVI Yacht Charter's Jacomina H. Hats off to Cassie and Abbie who cheerfully and promptly answered ALL our dumb questions from inverter type to rum brands. The boat was immaculate, comfortable, and sailed well. New Snorkel Gear came right out of the box. Riteway handled our custom food and booze order completely and quickly as did Last Stop Sports for Kayak and fishing gear. A terrific family vacation!!! ... Read More »

I have chartered in the BVI's several times through other charter companies but this year chose BVI Yacht Charters for our get away. What a great decision. The helpful friendly staff made us feel welcome and met all our needs.
The boat was great and performed perfectly. Sailing in the second week of December was brisk to say the least ! 32 knot winds one day gave everyone a few stories to tell when we got back home. Three of our crew were non sailors but all aboard thoroughly enjoyed the week ... Read More »

Sail, swim, snorkel and unwind, it ISLAND TIME! This is our second charter with BVI Yacht Charters and we are coming again in 2014! As we board the Santa Maria, everything is in tip-top shape and we are ready to go. We have two new salty pups aboard (newbies to sailing) and they are so excited for the adventure. The first comment from the newbie was, “It’s a big boat!” Not sure what she was thinking, but the Santa Marina did not disappoint. You will always have a NEW experience in the BVI’s, no ... Read More »

Charter guest Tgitte Nauta crossed the Atlantic between Europe and the BVI for the first time as part of the delivery crew for Bruno, our new Beneteau Oceanis 55.
This was his first time crossing the Atlantic, so he was bleary eyed on arrival at the dock, and very happy to see land. Bruno left from Les Sables d'Olonne, a seaside town in the West of France on the 29th of October. They headed south across the Bay of Biscay, arriving in La Coruna, a busy port in the North-Western corner of ... Read More »

We have some unbeatable Christmas deals this year! As our Christmas gift to you, we are offering ALL remaining high season charters, of 7 nights or more, for the mid season prices! The only catch is that you must book before the end of the 12 days of Christmas.
Stocking Fillers:
$4450 Dec 20th - 27th BRUNO: BENETEAU 55, That’s a whopping 50% off!
$5550 Jan 5th - 15th TY SOIZIC: LAGOON 410, 10 nights for the price of 7!
$5550 Jan 11th - 21st JACOMINA H: BENETEAU 50.4, 10 nights for the ... Read More »

Our sailing holiday on Olive was simply the best. Not only the fantastic weather and wunderful islands made this a perfect vacation, the really good customer service of BVI Yacht Charters provided a trouble-free time. Their staff is always there to help with any issues you may have. Even if it is about dealing with a stowaway iguana, who somehow got on board and tried to go on a free sailing trip :-) or to fix a travel bag, which the airline had damaged.
Everybody is very competent, in ... Read More »

MON AMIE is our fabulous new Helia 44 added to the fleet this month! She has just joined our fleet, and will start out on her voyage from the Chesapeake to the BVI in November. If you left it too late to book for the Christmas/New Year's holidays or this coming winter, contact us now to check availability of Mon Amie! MON AMIE is an owner's version, with a huge master stateroom in her starboard hull, and 2 guest cabins in her portside hull. She is fully equipped with a generator, air ... Read More »

SWEET CHILL is our fabulous new Lagoon 440 available for new year! She has just joined our fleet, and is about to start out on her voyage to the BVI, leaving Florida this weekend. SWEET CHILL is an owners version, with a huge master stateroom in her starboard hull, and 2 guest cabins in her portside hull. She is fully equipped with a generator, air conditioning, 3 electric heads, 4 electric winches, an electric windlass with 300 ft of chain, classic main with stackpack & lazy jacks, furling ... Read More »

Available for charter from mid December 2013, will be our brand spanking new Lagoon 39, SOPHIA. The Lagoon 39 feels like a sailboat and is a pleasure to steer. With 4 cabins & 2 heads, this boat is ideal for a family, or group of friends, looking to keep costs down, but still enjoy the luxuries of a generator and air conditioning. Call Abbie, Cassie or Khadine NOW toll free from the US on 888 615 4006 or from the UK on 07024 083332. From elsewhere in the world call our office in Tortola on ... Read More »

While planning my honeymoon, I was told by a co-worker, who had done a similar trip, that this would make for the best honeymoon ever. Taking his advice, I booked through BVI Yacht Charters, which was only the beginning of a spectacular experience. The staff was extremely helpful and accommodating in not only helping us celebrate our sailing trip but our honeymoon.
Words cannot explain the magnificent beauty the British Virgin Islands hold, not to mention the relaxing experience you will have ... Read More »

"Our trip started out as a holiday during our first week with BVI Yacht Charters. Not knowing the charter world, we did not know what to expect. What we found was our boat in great shape and very friendly staff available to answer our questions. The boat was maintained well (special thanks to Anthony and Lenny) and the islands and waters of the BVI second to none. “We can get use to this” was all that needed to be said to continue on another boat for the second week – no longer a holiday, but a ... Read More »

We have just had the most amazing 10 days sailing on board Olive, Beneteau 31 around the BVI.
We contacted numerous companies with questions in early in 2013 about sailing in the BVI and other locations – it became very clear from the immediate professional and informative reply from BVI Yacht Charters that they would be the company we would trust and book with. From the very first message we sent to arriving in the Marina on 19th Oct every question was answered quickly and promptly and gave ... Read More »

My husband and I just returned from a five day captained sail on Being Nauti, traveling with five teenagers. We sailed in the off-season (June) and despite some minor afternoon showers we found it to be a wonderful time to sail in the BVI! The snorkeling spots, beaches and restaurants were uncrowded and the attitude so relaxed. Our captain knew all of the best spots, was a font of information on the islands, and he also took the time to teach the younger 'crew' a little about sailing. BVIYC was ... Read More »

My family of six spent a fantastic week in the BVI's aboard Kiaora, a 38 foot cat. What a trip! BVI Yacht Charters treated us right. The boat was in great shape and everything worked perfectly. We were able to provision essentially across the street at OneMart the night before leaving which sped up our departure the next day. We had a few minor boat problems that were easily dealt with over the phone. Anthony, Abbie and Cassie were all very helpful with the boat as well as helping me find places ... Read More »